Troops of 7 Brigade early Sunday morning ambushed and killed 7 Boko Haram terrorists at Dawashi in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has announced.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said yesterday: “The gallant troops that laid in wait at the terrorists suspected crossing point engaged them on sight, killed the 7 terrorists and recovered 1 Peugeot Station Wagon loaded with 2,010 litres of Premium Motor Spirit packed in 67 Jerri cans, uniforms, some materials and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs). Others items recovered include, dry cell batteries, 1 AK-47 rifle, tools and fish.”

•Photo shows thick smoke as troops attack Boko Haram terrorists.